The cheapest and fastest trains from Bad Ischl to Budapest
Cheapest price
£35
Average price
£82
Fastest journey
6 h 9 m
Average duration
6 h 26 m
Trains per day
18
Distance
407 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bad Ischl to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bad Ischl to Budapest will cost around £82 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £35.
To travel from Bad Ischl to Budapest you need to make at least 2 changes.
RJ 263+
EC 463+
REX 7021:5311h36Bad Ischl9:29Budapest Keleti£351One-way2 changes
R 70+
IC 545+
EC 1436:536h09Bad Ischl13:02Budapest-Kelenfoeld£591One-way2 changes
R 70+
IC 545+
EC 143+
R 33356:536h52Bad Ischl13:45Budapest Keleti£591One-way3 changes
IC 747+
RJX 261+
REX 7017:536h36Bad Ischl0:29Budapest Keleti£671One-way2 changes
REX 70+
IC 645+
RJX 6511:536h36Bad Ischl18:29Budapest Keleti£721One-way2 changes
R 70+
IC 545+
EC 1436:536h09Bad Ischl13:02Budapest-Kelenfoeld£591One-way2 changes
R 70+
IC 543+
RJX199295:566h23Bad Ischl12:19Budapest Keleti£841One-way2 changes
R 70+
IC 741+
RJX1991514:536h26Bad Ischl21:19Budapest Keleti£991One-way2 changes
R 70+
IC 647+
EC 14912:536h36Bad Ischl19:29Budapest Keleti£781One-way2 changes
REX 70+
IC 645+
RJX 6511:536h36Bad Ischl18:29Budapest Keleti£721One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Bad Ischl to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bad Ischl to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £35, and a flight costs an average of £143.
Distance: 407 km
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Most popular Train | Flight |
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£63 Average Price Cheapest | £301 Average Price |
6h 15m Average total duration Fastest 5h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 10m Average total duration 6h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Bad Ischl to Budapest train times
The table below shows live departures for Bad Ischl to Budapest trains for today, Saturday 20 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RJX19975+ EC 145+ REX 70+ R 2 | 8:56 Bad Ischl | 6h39 | 15:35 Budapest Keleti | 3 changes | |
RJX 63+ IC 641+ REX 70 | 9:53 Bad Ischl | 6h42 | 16:35 Budapest Keleti | 2 changes | |
RJX 186+ EC 147+ R 70 · R 2 | 10:53 Bad Ischl | 6h36 | 17:29 Budapest Keleti | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bad Ischl to Budapest
Trains from Bad Ischl to Budapest run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £35 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 01:25, the last at 23:42. The fastest train covers the 407 km distance in 6h 23m.
Distance 407 km |
Average train duration 5h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £35 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 6h 23m |
First train 1:25 |
Last train 23:42 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 77 days |
Train companies: ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), RegioJet a.s., ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity from Bad Ischl to Budapest trainsÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), RegioJet a.s., ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity trains will get you between Bad Ischl and Budapest from £35. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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ÖBB | Railjet
ÖBB | InterCity
FAQs: Bad Ischl to Budapest train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bad Ischl to Budapest by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Budapest, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bad Ischl and Budapest
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, open 24/7
- Konditorei Zauner
- Restaurant Weinhaus Attwenger
- Outside the main entrance
- Ramps
- €0.50
- Hotel Goldenes Schiff
- EurothermenResort Bad Ischl
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for regional trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional trains to Salzburg and Attnang-Puchheim
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible from Kerepesi út
- Rosenstein Restaurant
- Huszar Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms
- HUF 200
- Hotel Hungaria City Center
- Baross City Hotel
- Royal Park Boutique Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for international and intercity trains
- Hall 2: platforms 7-13 for regional trains
- Hall 3: platforms 14-18 for suburban trains
- Metro: Line M2, Line M4
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 24
- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Etele tér
- Restaurant Etele Plaza
- KFC Etele Plaza
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps
- HUF 200
- Hotel Griff
- Hotel Ventura
- Hotel Berlin
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for international and domestic long-distance trains
- Hall 2: regional and suburban train platforms
- Hall 3: Metro and tram connections
- Metro: Line M4
- Tram: Line 1, Line 19, Line 49
- Bus: Several lines available
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